Events Archives - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/category/events/ Astronomy for a better world! Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:27:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://astro4dev.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-03_OAD_symbol_colour_2-32x32.jpg Events Archives - IAU Office of Astronomy for Development https://astro4dev.org/category/events/ 32 32 Looking Up Together at the End of 2025 https://astro4dev.org/looking-up-together-at-the-end-of-2025/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:27:09 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30748 By Dominic Vertue As 2025 came to a close, we had the opportunity to pause and reflect together under one of the most beautiful night sky events of the year. On 13 December, the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development, in collaboration with the IAU Office for Astronomy Outreach, and astronomer and mindfulness practitioner, Dr. [...]

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]]> Science in Action: Grassroots Development with Astronomy https://astro4dev.org/science-in-action-grassroots-development-with-astronomy/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:15:12 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30642 On the occasion of the UN World Science Day for Peace and Development on November 10, the International Astronomical Union Office of Astronomy for Development (IAU OAD) is organising a special online event to highlight real-life examples of science in action at the grassroots level. The event, titled “Science in Action: Grassroots Pathways to Development”, [...]

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]]> Mark Your Calendar: OAD at APS Physics for Development Series https://astro4dev.org/mark-your-calendar-oad-at-aps-physics-for-development-series/ Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:16:24 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30207 Dr. Joyful Mdhluli, Flagships Coordinator, will be a featured speaker in the upcoming Physics for Development Colloquia Series, hosted by the American Physical Society’s Forum on International Physics (FIP). The colloquium will take place virtually on August 28, 2025 at 14:00 UTC, and will focus on the role of astronomy as a tool for sustainable [...]

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]]> Science Leadership and the G20: Insights from the Latest Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup https://astro4dev.org/science-leadership-and-the-g20-insights-from-the-latest-astro4dev-full-moon-mashup/ Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:22:15 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30163 Our latest Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashup brought together a vibrant group of people to explore an important question: How can astronomy contribute to global policy discussions, particularly in the context of the G20? Astronomy and the G20: Why It Matters Charles, Deputy Director of the IAU Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD), opened the session [...]

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]]> IAU Webinar on Astronomy, AI, and Societal Impact https://astro4dev.org/iau-webinar-on-astronomy-ai-and-societal-impact/ Thu, 08 May 2025 10:53:04 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=30009 Astronomy, one of the oldest and most fundamental scientific disciplines, has yielded profound insights into the nature of space, time, and matter, while serving as a catalyst for significant technological innovations. In recent years, the rapid growth of data from ground and space-based observatories has established artificial intelligence (AI) as an indispensable tool in modern [...]

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]]> Conversation with Anthropologist Dr. Hanna Nieber https://astro4dev.org/conversation-with-anthropologist-dr-hanna-nieber/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:18:44 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29834 The convergence of astronomy and anthropology illuminates humanity’s longstanding utilisation of the night sky as a cultural, spiritual, and practical guide. Through the discipline of archaeoastronomy, we gain insights into ancient structures such as Stonehenge, which exhibit alignments with celestial phenomena, underscoring the profound comprehension of the cosmos possessed by early civilisations. Ethnoastronomy delves into [...]

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]]> Astro4Dev at the AfAS 2025 Conference https://astro4dev.org/astro4dev-at-the-afas-2025-conference/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:24:19 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29802 The OAD will be hosting a special session at the African Astronomical Society (AfAS) Conference and General Assembly 2025, taking place from March 23–28, 2025, hosted by the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Gauteng. The session is scheduled for March 24, from 16:30 to 18:00 UTC+2, and aims to be an engaging and impactful [...]

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]]> Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup: Dr Daniel Mokhohlane – Impact of Mega Astronomy Infrastructures on rural development https://astro4dev.org/astro4dev-full-moon-mashup-daniel-mokhohlane/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:25:24 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29759 Mega astronomy infrastructures, such as large telescopes and observatories, have a profound impact on rural development. The establishment of facilities like the South African Large Telescope (SALT) in Sutherland has led to job creation and the growth of local businesses, including guesthouses catering to astrotourism. This influx not only stimulates the local economy but also [...]

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]]> Astro4dev Full Moon Mashup: Anna Levin, Author of “Dark Skies” https://astro4dev.org/astro4dev-full-moon-mashups/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:51:26 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=29333 The Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashups Are Back!!! We are thrilled to announce the return of the Astro4Dev Full Moon Mashups! These are monthly meetings that aim to explore what could come from brainstorming across disciplines about development challenges. We recognize that different fields have different strengths, and if brought together, they could have a positive [...]

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]]> ‘Colour the Cosmos’ at Science Forum 2023 https://astro4dev.org/colour-the-cosmos-at-science-forum-2023/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 09:29:46 +0000 https://astro4dev.org/?p=28610 By Dominic Vertue and Joyful Mdhluli At Science Forum South Africa 2023, the Office of Astronomy for Development (OAD) extended an invitation to participants, urging them to “Colour the Cosmos” and craft their own exoplanet for a chance to win a telescope. This engaging activity attracted individuals of all ages who enthusiastically painted or drew. [...]

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